The Handy Anatomy Answer Book

Two established science writers and researchers distill and present the latest and most important information on anatomy and physiology using an easy-to-use, question-and-answer approach. We all have one. The human body. But do we really know all of its parts and how they work? The Handy Anatomy Answer Book is the key to unlocking this door to a wondrous world. Learn how the body heals wounds. Untangle the mysteries of eyesight. Discover how cells organize themselves into organs and other tissues. From the violent battleground that is the immune system to the hundreds of miles of muscle fibers, nerves, veins, and arteries that fill our bodies, the human is a miracle waiting to be explored. The Handy Anatomy Answer Book combines fascinating trivia and serious facts to answer over 1,200 questions about the human body, including … Who were Hippocrates and Galen? Do all animals need oxygen? Does exercise increase the number of muscle cells? Should ear wax be removed? Do identical twins have the same fingerprints? Which is the only bone that does not touch another bone? How many muscles does it take to produce a smile versus a frown? What are the seven warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease? How much sleep does an individual need? Why does blood in the veins look blue? What is an autoimmune disease? Why is it difficult to treat viral infections with medications? What’s the difference between an intolerance and an allergy? What are the causes of obesity? Is urine always yellow in color? How are PET scans used to detect and treat cancer? What is an artificial joint? And much, much more!! The Handy Anatomy Answer Book makes the language of anatomy—as well as physiology and pathology—more understandable and less intimidating!